"We've come to an agreement," McKie's agent, Leon Rose, told the Los Angeles Times on Sunday. "Everything will get done over the course of the next few days.

"The Lakers approached him with a nice offer. He had a long talk with Coach [Phil] Jackson regarding the situation and the role he can play was something that appealed to him. Coach Jackson has had a lot of success with veteran big guards and hopefully Aaron can have the same kind of success and bring the team a defensive presence," Rose said in the L.A. Times.

"He's also looking forward to playing with Kobe Bryant. He's known him a long time from their days in Philadelphia."

The agreement is for two years and $5 million. The Lakers had no comment.

Bonner, a 6-foot-10 redhead and fan favorite, is a former
Florida star. He ranked first among NBA rookies with a .424 3-point
field goal percentage and second with a .533 field goal percentage.

"Matt is more than just a good basketball player," general
manager Rob Babcock said. "He is the consummate professional who
places his team first and gives a total effort every night."

Orlando Magic: The team announced the signing of free agent Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

The 7-foot, 257-pound Boumtje-Boumtje appeared in five games with the Magic during the 2005 Reebok Vegas Summer League. Originally selected by Portland in the second round (50th overall) of the 2001 NBA draft, Boumtje-Boumtje has played in 44 regular season games during his NBA career with the Trail Blazers and Cleveland, averaging 1.0 ppg. and 1.3 rpg. in 6.3 minpg.

Hodge, who was selected by the Nuggets with the 20th pick in
June's draft, underwent surgery to repair a lateral minscus tear,
the team said in a statement. He is expected to be at full strength
in about four weeks.

Hodge played in six games in the Nuggets' summer league in Las
Vegas last month, averaging 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.8
assists.